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100 items

Written test questions (25 per subject across 4 subjects)

Q-Net 텔레마케팅관리사 시험정보 (jmCd=9541)

150 min

Written examination time limit

Q-Net CBT testing schedule

40 / 60

Minimum per-subject score and overall average score to pass written exam

National Technical Qualifications Act Enforcement Rule

KRW 19,400

Written registration fee

Q-Net 2026 fee schedule

KRW 20,800

Practical registration fee

Q-Net 2026 fee schedule

2 years

Written exam pass exemption period

National Technical Qualifications Act Enforcement Decree Article 21

텔레마케팅관리사 is the HRD Korea National Technical Qualification in telemarketing, CRM, and contact center operations under the Ministry of Employment and Labor. The written test has 100 four-option MCQs across four 25-item subjects in 150 minutes (40-point per-subject minimum, 60-point average required), followed by an approximately 150-minute written practical test. Official fees on Q-Net are KRW 19,400 for the written paper and KRW 20,800 for the practical exam. OpenExamPrep provides 100 independent English-language MCQ study questions for the four written subjects, not a practical-paper simulation.

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1Which statement best describes the fundamental paradigm shift from traditional transaction marketing (거래지향 마케팅) to Customer Relationship Management (CRM, 고객관계관리)?

A.Transitioning from maximizing single-sale volume to maximizing long-term customer lifetime value and retention

B.Prioritizing mass media advertising over direct, individualized communication channels

C.Focusing exclusively on aggressive new customer acquisition rather than existing customer defection

D.Standardizing products to minimize customization and lower contact center unit support costs

Explanation: CRM represents a strategic evolution from short-term transactional marketing—focused on immediate unit sales and product features—to relationship-oriented marketing focused on customer retention, satisfaction, and maximizing Customer Lifetime Value (CLV). Contact centers serve as the primary bidirectional channel for maintaining this long-term relationship.

2A telemarketing center calculates Customer Lifetime Value (고객생애가치, CLV). Which formula accurately represents the basic calculation of CLV when margin and retention are constant?

A.CLV = (Average Purchase Value × Purchase Frequency) × Customer Lifespan − Acquisition Cost

B.CLV = Total Revenue ÷ Total Number of Registered Inbound Callers

C.CLV = Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) × Annual Retention Rate

D.CLV = (Average Handling Time × Call Volume) ÷ Customer Satisfaction Score

Explanation: Customer Lifetime Value (CLV/LTV) measures the net profit attributed to the entire future relationship with a customer. In its standard baseline form, CLV equals the customer value per period (Average Purchase Value × Purchase Frequency) multiplied by the average customer lifespan, minus the initial acquisition and onboarding costs.

3CRM systems are commonly categorized into Operational CRM, Analytical CRM, and Collaborative CRM. Which function is a primary component of Analytical CRM (분석 CRM)?

A.Customer data mining to predict churn probability and uncover cross-selling propensities

B.Computer-telephony integration (CTI) screen pop displaying current caller identity to an agent

C.Automating inbound automated call distribution (ACD) routing based on agent skill sets

D.Facilitating multi-channel partner portal data sharing between distributors and retailers

Explanation: Analytical CRM utilizes data warehousing, OLAP, and data mining tools to analyze customer databases, transaction histories, and contact center logs. Its core objective is discovering customer behavioral patterns, predicting customer churn, calculating CLV, and optimizing segmentation. Screen pops and ACD are parts of Operational CRM, while partner portals represent Collaborative CRM.

4In an inbound call handling process (인바운드 상담 프로세스), what is the correct chronological sequence of standard consultation stages?

A.Initial greeting & self-introduction → Needs discovery & listening → Solution presentation & agreement → Confirmation & closing greeting

B.Needs discovery & listening → Initial greeting & self-introduction → Confirmation & closing greeting → Solution presentation

C.Solution presentation & agreement → Initial greeting → Objection handling → Needs discovery

D.Initial greeting & self-introduction → Cross-selling attempt → Solution presentation → Needs discovery

Explanation: The professional inbound call handling sequence follows four primary phases: (1) Opening / Greeting (도입/첫인사) including agent identity and corporate branding; (2) Inquiry / Listening (상담/경청) to accurately identify customer intent; (3) Problem Solving / Proposal (해결/제시) presenting verified solutions; and (4) Wrap-up / Closing (종결/끝인사) confirming customer understanding, additional inquiries, and courteous parting.

5What is the primary operational and customer-experience benefit of achieving a high First Contact Resolution (FCR, 최초접촉해결률) in inbound customer service?

A.Simultaneously reducing repeat call operating expenses and significantly improving customer satisfaction

B.Increasing Average Handling Time (AHT) across all subsequent inbound campaigns

C.Eliminating the need to record customer history in the contact center CRM database

D.Guaranteeing that outbound telesales conversion rates reach 100% on cold leads

Explanation: First Contact Resolution (FCR) is one of the most critical contact center metrics. Resolving customer issues during the first contact directly drives high customer satisfaction (CSAT) and loyalty while lowering operational costs by eliminating redundant repeat calls that burden the queue.

6During pre-call preparation for an outbound telemarketing campaign (아웃바운드 텔레마케팅 사전준비), what is the most important preparatory action an agent must take before dialing?

A.Reviewing the customer's profile, prior interaction history, and establishing a specific call objective

B.Drafting a rigid, word-for-word script that allows zero conversational deviation

C.Memorizing competitors' confidential proprietary internal cost accounting data

D.Initiating simultaneous calls to multiple phone numbers from a single manual desk phone

Explanation: Thorough pre-call preparation requires reviewing target customer profiles, purchase history, past customer inquiries or objections, and setting clear call objectives (e.g., qualifying a lead, securing an appointment, or closing an order). This allows the agent to tailor the conversation effectively.

7In outbound telemarketing calls, the opening stage (도입부) is critical. According to telemarketing communication principles, what is the '10-second rule' (10초 법칙)?

A.The agent must clearly state their company name, identity, and compelling hook within the first 10 seconds to capture interest and secure consent to speak

B.The call must be forcibly terminated if the customer does not answer within exactly 10 seconds of ringing

C.The customer must agree to make a credit card payment within 10 seconds of answering

D.The agent is strictly required to pause silently for 10 seconds after saying hello before speaking again

Explanation: In outbound telemarketing, the first 10 to 15 seconds determine whether a prospective customer stays on the line or hangs up. The telecommunicator must state their affiliation, name, and the specific customer benefit or reason for calling clearly and courteously within this brief window.

8What is the primary organizational objective of implementing a closed-loop Voice of the Customer (VOC, 고객의 소리) management system in a modern enterprise?

A.Systematically capturing customer feedback across touchpoints to drive root-cause product and operational improvements

B.Logging complaints solely to evaluate individual agent disciplinary penalties

C.Restricting customer complaints strictly to offline registered mail to minimize logged incidents

D.Automating the deletion of negative customer reviews from external social media platforms

Explanation: A closed-loop VOC system captures customer complaints, suggestions, inquiries, and praise across all contact channels, routing insights to product development, quality assurance, and executive leadership to eliminate root causes of dissatisfaction and improve enterprise services.

9Customer feedback logged in contact center VOC systems can be classified into explicit complaints (명시적 불만) and latent dissatisfaction (잠재적 불만). Which scenario illustrates latent dissatisfaction?

A.A customer experiences recurring mobile app crashes but quietly stops using the service without ever calling customer support

B.A customer calls the hotline demanding an immediate refund for a defective home appliance

C.A customer submits a formal written petition through the Korea Consumer Agency portal

D.A customer posts an angry video review detailing a damaged product package on a public forum

Explanation: Latent dissatisfaction occurs when customers experience friction, dissatisfaction, or unmet expectations but do not overtly voice them to the company (silent defectors). Studies show only a small fraction of dissatisfied customers voice explicit complaints; most defect quietly, making proactive research and follow-up essential.

10In customer complaint resolution theory based on Justice Theory (공정성 이론), what does 'interactional justice' (상호작용적 공정성) specifically evaluate?

A.The politeness, empathy, respect, and honesty displayed by the representative during the dispute resolution process

B.The tangible economic compensation received, such as monetary refunds, replacement vouchers, or discounts

C.The formal policies, speed, ease of access, and procedural flexibility of the complaint handling system

D.The legal enforceability of the arbitration clause under commercial civil litigation codes

Explanation: Justice Theory divides complaint fairness into three dimensions: Distributive justice (분배적 공정성, tangible outcomes like refunds/exchanges), Procedural justice (절차적 공정성, policies, rules, and speed), and Interactional justice (상호작용적 공정성, interpersonal treatment, empathy, respect, and communication quality of representatives).

About the Telemarketing Manager Exam

Telemarketing Manager (텔레마케팅관리사) is a service-sector National Technical Qualification for contact center leadership, CRM strategy, and non-face-to-face customer communication management. Administered by the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea / Q-Net, jmCd=9541) under the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL), the qualification covers contact center operations, customer interaction workflows, market research, direct marketing, privacy and consumer protection law, and workforce performance. The official written test comprises 100 four-option multiple-choice items over 150 minutes, followed by a separate written practical exam (비대면매체 고객관리 실무). This OpenExamPrep study bank provides independent English-language MCQ practice for the four published written subjects; it is not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for the written practical paper.

Exam sponsor: HRD Korea (Q-Net) / Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Written paper of 100 four-option MCQs across four subjects (25 items each in Customer Relationship Management, Market Environment Research, Marketing Management, and Contact Center Organization & Performance Management; 150 minutes CBT), followed by an approximately 150-minute written practical exam in 비대면매체 고객관리 실무 (contact center customer management practice). Q-Net does not publish a fixed practical item count.

Time Limit

150 minutes written; approximately 150 minutes practical (필답형)

Passing Score

Written: 40+ per subject and 60 average; Practical: 60/100

Exam / Certification Fees

KRW 19,400 written / KRW 20,800 practical (Q-Net, 2026)

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Official sources

Q-Net Telemarketing Manager (텔레마케팅관리사) exam page (jmCd=9541) · Source checked 2026-09-20Official Korean title 텔레마케팅관리사, Ministry of Employment and Labor (고용노동부) as competent ministry, HRD Korea (한국산업인력공단) as implementing agency, written/practical fees KRW 19,400 / 20,800, and standard 4-subject written blueprint with 150-minute time limit.
National Technical Qualifications Act Enforcement Rule [별표 8] — Service Qualifications · Source checked 2026-09-20Specifies written subjects: 1. 고객관리, 2. 시장환경조사, 3. 마케팅관리, 4. 조직운영 및 성과관리. Practical subject: 비대면매체 고객관리 실무.
Q-Net CBT and Practical Examination Guidelines · Source checked 2026-09-20Written: 100 four-option MCQs (25 per subject), 150 minutes, passing score of 40 points minimum per subject (과락) and 60 average. Practical: approximately 150-minute written subjective paper (필답형), passing score of 60 out of 100; no fixed item count is published.

Our practice resources: topics covered

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Customer Relationship Management (고객관리)

CRM philosophy, customer lifecycle value (CLV), inbound call handling flow, active listening and questioning techniques, outbound telesales methodologies, Voice of the Customer (VOC) management systems, handling difficult customer complaints (black consumers, malicious callers), customer satisfaction (CS) measurement, and customer retention strategies.

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Market Environment Research (시장환경조사)

Telemarketing market trends, consumer behavior analysis, exploratory, descriptive, and causal research designs, questionnaire construction and question sequencing, measurement scales (nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio, Likert, semantic differential), probability sampling (simple random, systematic, stratified, cluster) vs. non-probability sampling (convenience, quota, snowball), survey modes (CATI, online, mobile, paper), and survey data processing and reporting.

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Marketing Management (마케팅관리)

Direct marketing principles, database marketing, STP framework (segmentation, targeting, positioning), the marketing mix (4P: Product, Price, Place, Promotion and 7P service mix), telemarketing script planning and standard structure (introduction, qualification, presentation, objection handling, closing), legal compliance under the Personal Information Protection Act, Information and Communications Network Act, national Do-Not-Call registry, and the Door-to-Door Sales Act.

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Contact Center Organization and Performance Management (조직운영 및 성과관리)

Contact center staffing models, workforce planning and scheduling, telecommunicator onboarding, training, and coaching, contact center technology infrastructure (CTI, ACD, IVR, PBX, predictive dialers, workforce management systems), operational KPIs (Average Handling Time [AHT], First Contact Resolution [FCR], Occupancy, Service Level [SL], Average Speed of Answer [ASA], Erlang formulas), quality assurance monitoring and calibration, and emotional labor care under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Preparing for the Telemarketing Manager Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Written: 40+ per subject and 60 average; Practical: 60/100
Assessment: Written paper of 100 four-option MCQs across four subjects (25 items each in Customer Relationship Management, Market Environment Research, Marketing Management, and Contact Center Organization & Performance Management; 150 minutes CBT), followed by an approximately 150-minute written practical exam in 비대면매체 고객관리 실무 (contact center customer management practice). Q-Net does not publish a fixed practical item count.
Time limit: 150 minutes written; approximately 150 minutes practical (필답형)
Exam / certification fees: KRW 19,400 written / KRW 20,800 practical (Q-Net, 2026) Official sources

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Telemarketing Manager: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the 40-point per-subject floor (과락): Because each subject contains 25 questions, you must answer at least 10 questions correctly (40 points) in every single subject while achieving an overall average of at least 60% (60/100).

2Memorize key contact center KPI formulas: Practice calculating Average Handling Time (AHT = Talk Time + Hold Time + After-Call Work), Agent Occupancy (Workload / Logged-in Available Time), Service Level (Calls answered within X seconds / Total calls received), and First Contact Resolution (FCR).

3Understand consumer protection and privacy laws: Focus on cooling-off periods under the Door-to-Door Sales Act (14 days for telemarketing contracts), express consent rules for marketing transmissions under the Information Network Act, and data destruction requirements under the Personal Information Protection Act.

4Distinguish survey sampling and scaling techniques: Clearly contrast probability sampling (simple random, stratified, cluster, systematic) from non-probability sampling (convenience, quota, judgment, snowball), and know the properties of nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio scales.

5Study telemarketing scripts and call lifecycle: Know the standard five-step outbound script sequence (Greeting/Introduction, Establishing Rapport/Screening, Needs Discovery/Proposition, Handling Objections, Closing/Confirmation) and proper VOC classification techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Telemarketing Manager (텔레마케팅관리사) qualification?

It is a National Technical Qualification (국가기술자격) in the service category administered by HRD Korea (한국산업인력공단) on Q-Net under the Ministry of Employment and Labor (고용노동부, jmCd=9541). It validates professional competence in contact center operations, customer relationship management (CRM), market survey research, and direct marketing compliance.

What is the structure of the official examination?

The examination consists of two stages: (1) Written Examination (필기시험): 100 four-option multiple-choice questions across 4 subjects (25 questions each) administered via Computer-Based Testing (CBT) in 150 minutes. Passing requires at least 40 points in each subject (과락 기준) and an overall average of 60 out of 100. (2) Practical Examination (실기시험): An approximately 150-minute written subjective examination (필답형) titled 비대면매체 고객관리 실무, requiring at least 60 out of 100 points to pass. Q-Net does not publish a fixed practical item count.

Who is eligible to take the Telemarketing Manager exam?

There are no eligibility restrictions. Because it is classified under the service sector (서비스 분야) rather than the engineer/technician grade hierarchy, candidates of any educational background, age, or nationality may register and sit the exam without prior work experience.

What legal regulations are covered on the exam?

The exam rigorously tests Korean consumer protection and privacy statutes, including the Personal Information Protection Act (개인정보 보호법), the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (정보통신망법), the national Do-Not-Call registry (두낫콜 / donotcall.go.kr), and the Door-to-Door Sales Act (방문판매 등에 관한 법률, specifically telemarketing cooling-off periods and contract disclosures).

What are the official test fees and retake policy?

As published on Q-Net for 2026, the written examination fee is KRW 19,400 and the practical examination fee is KRW 20,800. Candidates who pass the written exam receive a 2-year exemption from the written test, during which they can challenge the practical exam in subsequent test windows.